By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, says the creative industry is Nigeria’s ‘new oil’ as the nation seeks to diversify its revenue and economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this in her keynote address at the openingContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon/Funmilayo Adeyemi Care International, Nigeria, an NGO has urged the Federal Government to establish a policy framework that will encourage people, especially women, to embrace a saving culture. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2024 National Savings Group Conference, with the theme, “Accelerating Financial and Economic Inclusion:Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Governor of Benue, Rev. Hyacinth Alia says justice is vital to restoration of sustainable peace and stability in Nigeria. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mr Samuel Ode, made this known at the Mercy Corps Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) National close out and disseminationContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The group of leaders newly appointed to steer affairs at the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP) has been described as putting round pegs in round holes. This is contained in a statement by Caroline Lucas, Director Special Projects of the United Kingdom based leadership developmentContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The government of Canada has extolled a Nigerian, Prof. Tunji Asaolu, Deputy Secretary-General, African Affairs of the International Society of Diplomats (ISD) for his commitment toward fostering cooperation between Canada and Nigeria. David Smith, Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP) of the Scarborough Centre and Chair ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has started a field-level training programme for officials of Agro-Climatic Resilience in the Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) in selected states. The training focuses on land preparation using the Delfino plough. Mrs Jane Ozuruoke, the Communication Specialist for ACReSAL, disclosed this in anContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Some experts in the agricultural sector have suggested ways to tackle postharvest losses to enhance food security in the country. The experts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 1st Postharvest Connect Conference and Exhibition, which ended in Abuja on Saturday.Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is projected to rise from 3.4 per cent in 2023 to 3.8 per cent in 2024. Abebe Selassie, Director, African Department, IMF, said this at a news briefing on the IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook forContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Director-General (DG), Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr Yusuf Yakub, on Friday urged anti-graft agencies to enhance awareness on the dangers of corruption on national development. The DG made the call in Abuja at the end of a two-day sensitisation workshop on corruption, organised by theContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The government of Sudan says it will continue to prioritise humanitarian solutions amidst one year of protracted conflict situation in the country. Ahmed Jaboul, Charge d’ Affaires of Sudan Embassy in Nigeria, who spoke with journalists on Friday in Abuja, said humanitarian solutions have become important forContinue Reading
